Bendigo Race 8 - The Edge Equine Pace
IM WESLEY (6) registered a strong performance last time when he battled on bravely to just miss out by 1.2m in a higher-graded race at Ballarat. That was his third placing from his last four starts so he looks close to a win and he scored the only time he attempted this circuit and distance. RANDOM MAHONEY (2) came from wider when winning last month at Shepparton and has produced some good efforts from back row draws of late including a second at this venue. Should have no excuses from this advantageous draw. OZZIE PEARL (7) draws wider but is heading the right way, improving last time out to finish third at Echuca. EASTBRO JESSE (8) draws for a trail and is worth some thought off a win two back at Shepparton.

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, surrendered the lead and finished 5th (Fr3) over 1690m after showing early speed at Shepparton, at the bell was 3rd-6.37 beaten 17 m by Evileye (2:02.00) in NR up to 50 M on March 3 at $5. Before that 6th (Fr4) over 1690m after showing early speed at Shepparton, beaten 17 m by Eastbro Jesse (2:00.60) in NR 43 to 48 on February 24 at $9. Cannot enthuse.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 03/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 17.7L | $5.00 |
| 6/11 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | NR 43 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | W | Ryan Sanderson | 1:54.8 | 4 |
| 17.4L | $9.00 |
| 7/9 | 17/02/2026 | 14 | NR 44 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 28.5L | $11.00 |
| 9/9 | 03/02/2026 | 13 | NR 47 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:57.7 | 5 |
| 45.2L | $26.00 |
| 8/8 | 21/01/2026 | 71 | NR 49 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 32.3L | $9.50 |
| 4/8 | 11/11/2025 | 7 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 2:00.7 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $3.90 |
| 3/6 | 29/03/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | F Barac | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 14/03/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | F Barac | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tasmyn Potter
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 2190m at Shepparton, beaten 5.5 m by Return Serve (2:42.70) in NR 45 to 50 on March 8 at $3.10. Before that, 8th (Sr3) over 2180m after racing wide at Kilmore, at the bell was 3rd-2.82 beaten 16 m by Really Smartie (2:42.30) in NR up to 51 on February 26 at $6. Draws for a strong showing.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 08/03/2026 | 10 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $3.10 |
| 8/11 | 26/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 51 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 16.1L | $6.00 |
| 2/11 | 20/02/2026 | 3 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 3.9L | $21.00 |
| 4/11 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $7.00 |
| 1/11 | 10/02/2026 | 8 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 02/02/2026 | 16 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.7 | 4 |
| 7.1L | $1.90 |
| 2/6 | 08/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Tasmyn Potter | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 25/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | G F Douglas | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 1690m at Kilmore, at the bell was 7th-9.55 beaten 5.5 m by Tappy (2:03.90) in NR 48 to 51 on March 12 at $23. At the run before was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr6) over 2180m at Kilmore, well beaten by Isolation (2:40.80) in NR 52 to 56 on February 26 at $41. Can feature from this draw.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 12/03/2026 | 14 | NR 48 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 5.7L | $23.00 |
| 4/4 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 16.4L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 26/02/2026 | 18 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.7 | 6 |
| 162.1L | $41.00 |
| 5/11 | 08/02/2026 | 11 | NR 47 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.2 | 7 |
| 6.9L | $9.50 |
| 1/11 | 28/01/2026 | 292 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.6 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.50 |
| 5/9 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/11 | 11/04/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 18.9L | $15.00 |
| 2/10 | 02/04/2025 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.4 | 4 |
| 7.4L | $3.60 |

Driver: David Miles
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr4) over 2190m at Shepparton beaten 15 m by Blackjack Whacko (2:39.50) in NR up to 51 on March 8 at $26. Before that, 4th (Sr1) over 2190m at Shepparton, at the bell was 6th-10.07 beaten 5.5 m by Sumthin Else (2:43.10) in NR up to 51 on March 3 at $2.80. Good showing expected again.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 08/03/2026 | 5 | NR up to 51 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Nick Beale | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 15.8L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 03/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 51 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 5.7L | $2.80 |
| 5/9 | 22/02/2026 | 16 | NR 48 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | Nick Beale | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 22.8L | $12.00 |
| 2/8 | 06/02/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.90 |
| 3/10 | 29/01/2026 | 12 | NR 48 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:55.8 | 5 |
| 1.2L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 17/01/2026 | 11 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Fast | David Miles | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/5 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | David Miles | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 28/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | David Miles | 0 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing fifth after a quick start, behind Highlandhartbreaka at Ballarat over 1710m in a NR 50 to 55 on February 19 at $2.80. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.2 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Blackindeed at Ballarat over 1710m in a NR 51 to 56 on March 5 at $6.50. Rates highly. Top chance.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 05/03/2026 | 14 | NR 51 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:54.1 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $6.50 |
| 5/12 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:54.2 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $2.80 |
| 2/10 | 05/02/2026 | 11 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.1 | 4 |
| 1.2L | $3.10 |
| 3/7 | 25/01/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Wedderburn | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.6 | 6 |
| 14.9L | $5.50 |
| 4/10 | 16/01/2026 | 26 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.0 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $9.00 |
| 4/9 | 21/12/2025 | 9 | NR 47 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | Ross Payne | 1:59.4 | 4 |
| 10.9L | $5.00 |
| 3/3 | 13/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Blake Pace | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 09/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Luke Tabone | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 3rd (Fr2) over 2160m at Echuca was 2nd-1.7 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Inside Leg (2:39.50) in NR 49 to 54 on March 10 at $17. Contender.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 10/03/2026 | 7 | NR 49 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $17.00 |
| 6/10 | 03/03/2026 | 13 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 21.7L | $41.00 |
| 4/8 | 18/02/2026 | 24 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 17.2L | $3.80 |
| 9/10 | 25/01/2026 | 14 | 1-2 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 34.3L | $8.00 |
| 8/12 | 11/01/2026 | 7 | NMT 2 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 21.7L | $20.00 |
| 4/9 | 04/01/2026 | 7 | NMT 2 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:55.7 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $8.50 |
| 4/5 | 20/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Ellen Tormey | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 25/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | R L Burnett | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 5th (Fr3) over 2190m at Shepparton beaten 30 m by Blackjack Whacko (2:43.70) in NR up to 51 on March 3 at $7. Showed ability the run before when he posted a big 8 m win (Fr3) at Shepparton (2:00.60) beating Just Pedro in NR 43 to 48 on February 24 at $10. Can bounce back.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 03/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 51 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.3 | 3 |
| 32.4L | $7.00 |
| 1/11 | 24/02/2026 | 13 | NR 43 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | W | Jack Laugher | 1:54.8 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $10.00 |
| 4/9 | 11/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.1 | 6 |
| 12.7L | $16.00 |
| 7/8 | 02/02/2026 | 21 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:55.2 | 5 |
| 18.9L | $5.50 |
| 6/12 | 12/01/2026 | 13 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | George Chamouras | 1:54.7 | 3 |
| 7.7L | $23.00 |
| 6/7 | 30/12/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 41.3L | $4.80 |
| 1/5 | 26/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 03/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | M D Horsnell | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |